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- Season 4, Episode 10: Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher (1994)
Title: Ye Olde Shoppe Teacher
Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 10
Broadcast date: Nov 29, 1994
Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe Dunning
Guest Starring: Dick O’Neill, Jimmy Labriola, Murray Rubenstein, Michael Kaufman
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Written by: Howard J. Morris
This podcast episode was originally released: Mar 11, 2019
Episode Synopsis:
Tim is over the moon when his old shop teacher and mentor Mr. Leonard comes over for dinner. After a fun evening of swapping tool stories from Tim’s youth, Tim invites Mr. Leonard on Tool Time to impart some more of his shop teacher wisdom. When Mr. Leonard’s arthritis makes it difficult for him to operate a tool on set, Tim tries to jump in and help - and in response, Mr. Leonard yells at him in front of the whole crew and storms off set. Back home, Wilson helps Tim understand that Mr. Leonard feels emasculated by his inability to do the tool stuff that he conflates with manhood, and Tim resolves to try and derive his manhood from his family and friends, not his ability to use tools.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.
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1 hr 41 min - Ye Olde Shoppe TeacherTim invites his old high school shop teacher, Mr. Leonard, over for dinner to reminisce, but it turns out that these days, Mr. Leonard is frustrated with being forced to retire. To honor him, and rectify this travesty, Tim invites Mr. Leonard on Tool Time as a special guest for a salute to Shop Class.However, on air, Mr. Leonard’s arthritis prevents him from being able to cut sheet metal, and when Tim offers his help, Mr. Leonard explodes with anger and storms off set. Realizing that he broke the “golden rule of men… never offer help if they don’t ask”, he approaches Mr. Leonard to apologize.Become an Official Grunthead on our Patreon!This week on Grunt Work: Nights (our Patreon exclusive supplemental show) Truman and Landen talk about their relationship to standup comedy, past experiences, their favorite comedians, and more!Follow us:TwitterFacebookInstagram1 hr 41 min
- Season 4, Episode 9: My Dinner with Wilson (1994)
Title: My Dinner with Wilson
Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 9
Broadcast date: Nov 22, 1994
Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe Dunning
Guest Starring: Julie Cobb, James Cromwell, William Thomas Jr., Noelle North
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Written by: Elliot Shoenman, Marley Sims
This podcast episode was originally released: Mar 4, 2019
Episode Synopsis:
When Tim and Jill learn that Wilson is having his house appraised, they fear that their beloved neighbor is planning to move. Over a Thanksgiving dinner at Wilson's wildly appointed house, they find out that it's true - he's planning to pack up and move to the jungles of Ecuador. Tim and Jill can't imagine a life without Wilson, especially once Tim meets the frosty couple who're looking to buy his house. In the backyard the following day, Wilson confides in Tim that he's moving to Ecuador because that's where he first met his late wife Katherine, and that he hopes to feel closer to her by returning there. Tim quotes Wilson some Mario Andretti that convinces him that the best way to retain that connection is by staying where he is and keeping her memory alive by sharing it with the people around him. Meanwhile, Tim tries to dispose of a dead, rotted rat in his walls.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.
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1 hr 44 min - My Dinner with WilsonIt’s Thanksgiving! and Wilson has invited the Taylors over for a feast. However, when a home appraiser accidentally shows up at the Taylor’s house, it’s revealed that Wilson is considering selling. When they ask him about it, Wilson explains that he is considering holding up a vow to his late wife by moving to Ecuador where they originally met and fell in love. But, he finds that maybe, just maybe, talking about her to others is a way to keep her memory alive.Also, Tim tries to get a dead rat out of the wall.Become an Official Grunthead on our Patreon!This week on Grunt Work: Nights (our Patreon exclusive supplemental show) Truman and Landen give some HOT TAKES. They drop the spicies on tacos, french fries, Rolling Stones vs. Beatles, and motorcycles!Follow us:TwitterFacebookInstagram1 hr 44 min
- Season 4, Episode 8: Quibbling Siblings (1994)
Title: Quibbling Siblings
Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 8
Broadcast date: Nov 15, 1994
Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe Dunning
Guest Starring: Stephen Rollins
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Written by: Paul Wolff
This podcast episode was originally released: Feb 25, 2019
Episode Synopsis:
When Al has to miss Grunt Work for the funeral of his favorite bingo caller, Tim invites Brad onto the show to be his assistant instead. Despite spending much of his appearance gawking at Heidi, Brad does a good job, and positive reaction from the audience gives him a major ego boost. Randy, feeling left out because he doesn’t share Tim and Brad’s love of tool stuff, begins to take out his frustrations by needling Brad and threatening to tell his girlfriend about Brad’s crush on Heidi. Ultimately Tim resolves the conflict between the boys by bonding with Randy over their shared love of insult comedy and video games.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.
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1 hr 43 min - Quibbling SiblingsWhen Al calls out sick from Tool Time, Tim agrees to let Brad come on as his assistant for an episode. This, however, induces some jealousy from Randy who begins to show signs of being left out of Tim’s attentions.Become an Official Grunthead on our Patreon!This week on Grunt Work: Nights (our Patreon exclusive supplemental show) is volume one of our Music Mix-Tape. Truman and Landen discuss their relationship with music, and some of their favorites.Follow us:TwitterFacebookInstagram1 hr 43 min
- Season 4, Episode 7: Let’s Go to the Videotape (1994)
Title: Let’s Go to the Videotape
Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 7
Broadcast date: Nov 8, 1994
Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe Dunning
Guest Starring: Tom La Grua, Blake Clark, Sherry Hursey, Bill Saluga, Ed Hooks, Lowell Sanders
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Written by: Howard J. Morris
This podcast episode was originally released: Feb 18, 2019
Episode Synopsis:
After videotaping Jill's speech at the opening of the new (and very well funded) library, Tim takes the camcorder with him to the hardware store - where he accidentally tapes himself joking around with the guys about how he thought her speech was boring -- almost as boring as he finds her newfound interest in psychology. When Jill winds up seeing the tape, she's furious at Tim, who insists that it's unfair to judge him for a private conversation among guys. Wilson tries to defend Tim's actions to Jill, but she counters him with some well researched psychological opinions about the nature of gossip, and Tim, after trying and failing to explain his actions to his sons, apologizes to Jill and resolves to start reading everything she reads in order to better understand her interests.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.
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1 hr 57 min - Let’s Go to the VideotapeWhen Jill asks Tim to record her speech for a library function, he inadvertently records himself with the Harry and Eddie at the hardware store all calling their wives boring. Tim, not to be outdone, puts down Jill’s speech, communication in their relationship, and even just talking about studying psychology. However, when Al and Ilene come over to watch the speech, they are then treated to the additional footage, which sparks a heated argument between Tim and Jill.Become an Official Grunthead on our Patreon!This week on Grunt Work: Nights (our Patreon exclusive supplemental show), we talk cheese, Valentine’s Day, cheese plates, online dating, different types of cheese, getting kidnapped, and Tillamook cheese.Follow us:TwitterFacebookInstagram1 hr 57 min
- Season 4, Episode 6: Borland Ambition (1994)
Title: Borland Ambition
Season, Episode: Season 4, Episode 6
Broadcast date: Oct 25, 1994
Starring: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Richard Karn, Earl Hindman, Zachery Ty Bryan, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Taran Noah Smith, and Debbe Dunning
Guest Starring: Sherry Hursey, Blake Clark, Jimmy Labriola
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Written by: Bob Bendeston, Bruce Ferber
This podcast episode was originally released: Feb 10, 2019
Episode Synopsis:
Tim is eager for an opportunity to buy a 20% stake in Harry’s Hardware, but Jill vetoes the idea - so Al jumps in instead as a silent partner. But Al’s co-ownership soon starts driving everyone nuts, as he makes unpopular cost-cutting measures like taking away the free doughnuts and frequently advertising the store on Tool Time. When Al’s devotion to the store starts interfering with his relationship with Ilene, Tim confronts Al and tells him to take it down a notch. Meanwhile, Mark wins a Halloween costume contest by dressing up as Al.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to be notified whenever a new episode is released.
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1 hr 31 min - Borland Ambition (with Luke Barnett)Harry’s brother has decided to sell his share in the hardware store, and in order to survive, he needs a new investor. At first, he asks Tim if he would like to buy in, but while Tim considers and discusses this offer with Jill, Al jumps on the opportunity to buy in for 20% of the store to keep it up and running. However, once he invests his money, he also impresses a strict new standard operation procedure.Become an Official Grunthead on our Patreon!This week on Grunt Work: Nights (our Patreon exclusive supplemental show), we have special guest Luke Barnett with us talking about streaming services, acting, and living in Hollywood. Be sure to follow him on Twitter!Follow us:TwitterFacebookInstagram1 hr 31 min
About Grunt Work: THE Podcast about the TV Show Home Improvement
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Love the 90s sitcom Home Improvement? Dive deep into the nostalgic world of Tim ‘The Tool Man’ Taylor with Grunt Work, the ultimate Home Improvement podcast. We break down every episode, exploring…
behind-the-scenes secrets, character arcs, and hilarious moments from TV’s favorite handyman. Whether you’re revisiting the show or discovering it for the first time, Grunt Work is your go-to companion for trivia, laughs, and a deeper appreciation of the beloved series.
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